Gems take finale from Victoria

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — On the day he was chosen for the West Coast League All-Star Game, Klamath Falls Gems designated hitter Cody Hough followed up his fourth-inning home run with a double in the three-run eighth to help Klamath Falls to a 7-4 win over Victoria to salvage the series finale with the HarbourCats (15-14) on Tuesday night at Kiger Stadium.

Voice of the Gems Mike Coleman wraps up the Gems-HarbourCats series

Hough went 2 for 3 with three RBI to help the Gems close a stretch of seven straight home games with a win. Dylan Rogers and Adam Daymude also had a multi-hit game, with Rogers also registering an RBI. Peter Maris and Tyson Dahl also brought in a run apiece.

Adam Lingos (1-0) took over for Gems starter Skye Adams for his first win this season. Campbell Wear claimed the save. Victoria starter Ty Provencher (3-2) pitched seven innings with five walks and one strikeout in the loss.

Earlier in the day, Hough was chosen for the WCL All-Star Game on July 23 along with outfielder Nick Fisher and pitchers Nick Sabo and Brandon Horth. The game will be played in Victoria.

The Gems (16-17) now travel for a single game with South Division-leading Bend at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday night (6 p.m. – 960 the Sports Legend). Bend leads Corvallis by a half-game, followed by Cowlitz at 2.5 games behind. Victoria plays at Medford on Tuesday night.